Clayton, Annette M. Hungry Troll, The. Paula Zamudio, Illus. Lerner Stories: Magical
Protection Agency. Lerner, 01/2026. 69pp. Fiction. PLB $30.65. 979-8-7656-6276-2. Paper
$11.99. 979-8-7656-6281-6. GRADES 2–3. ADDITIONAL.
Luisa and Leo return in another Magical Protection Agency tale, this time venturing through the magical door to access the magical land of Moonstone without being summoned, so they can pick flowers for their abuela. Things don’t work out quite right, and now they have a mission to protect a troll that escaped into the human world. This fast-paced tale shows the duo problem-solving to fix their mistake, learning how to outsmart the troll, and ultimately returning him to Moonstone. This early chapter book features various b&w illustrations that accompany the brief, quick paced story. Reads as simpler than Magic Tree House titles, and similar to Rainbow Magic books, with limited descriptions and a feel-good adventure.
Joshua Rees—Daly City Public Library